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Family Self-Sufficiency Program - British Columbia - Canada
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Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Support for family financial self-sufficiency
Last Update: April 29, 2026
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Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada

Overview

This program helps Greater Victoria families in subsidized housing build financial self-sufficiency with one-on-one support. It focuses on financial goals, savings, debt reduction, budgeting, and connections to community resources.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • British Columbia
Legal structures
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • One-on-one financial self-sufficiency support.
  • Setting financial goals with a family advisor.
  • Budgeting, savings, and debt reduction planning.
  • Access to community resources for housing, finances, health, employment, and education.

Official resources

Official page

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Families in Greater Victoria.
  • Households living in subsidized housing.
  • Households registered for the Rental Assistance Program.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Greater Victoria, British Columbia.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Contact the Burnside Gorge Community Association
    • Reach out to learn whether you are eligible.
    • Use the program’s contact point to start the application process.
  • Step 2: Apply for the program
    • Complete the application through the Burnside Gorge Community Association.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants contact the Burnside Gorge Community Association to check eligibility and apply.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Self-Sufficiency Program Program

What is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program?

This program helps Greater Victoria families in subsidized housing build financial self-sufficiency with one-on-one support. It focuses on financial goals, savings, debt reduction, budgeting, and connections to community resources.

Who is eligible for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program program?

To be eligible for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program program, you must: At least one dependent child. Income within program limits. BC Housing subsidy in subsidized housing.

What expenses are eligible under Family Self-Sufficiency Program?

One-on-one financial self-sufficiency support. Setting financial goals with a family advisor. Budgeting, savings, and debt reduction planning. Access to community resources for housing, finances, health, employment, and education.

Where is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program available?

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Family Self-Sufficiency Program is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program?

Family Self-Sufficiency Program is funded by BC Housing (BCH)